Features that are removed or deprecated in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Summary

The following features and functionalities in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update are either removed from the product in the current release (“Removed”) or are not in active development and might be removed in future releases (“Deprecated”).

This list is intended to help customers consider these removals and deprecations for their own planning. The list is subject to change and may not include every deprecated feature or functionality.

For more information about a listed feature or functionality and its replacement, see the documentation for that feature. You can also follow the provided links in this table to see additional resources.

More Information

Removed and deprecated features

Feature

Removed

Deprecated

3D Builder app

No longer installed by default. Consider using Print 3D and Paint 3D in its place. However, 3D Builder is still available for download from the Windows Store.

X

Apndatabase.xml

For more information about the replacement database, see the following Hardware Dev Center articles:

Use will be blocked. Consider using the Exploit Protection feature of Windows Defender Exploit Guard as a replacement.

X

IIS 6 Management Compatibility

We recommend that users use alternative scripting tools and a newer management console.

X

IISDigestAuthentication

We recommend that users use alternative authentication methods.

X

Microsoft Paint

Will be available through the Windows Store. Functionality integrated into Paint 3D.

X

OutlookExpress

Removing this non-functional legacy code.

X

Reader app

Functionality to be integrated into Microsoft Edge.

X

ReadingList

Functionality to be integrated into Microsoft Edge.

X

Resilient File System (ReFS)

Creation ability will be available in the following editions only: Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Pro for Workstations.

Creation ability will be removed from all other editions. All other editions will have Read and Write ability.

(added: August 17, 2017)

X

RSA/AESEncryptionforIIS

We recommend that users use CNG encryption provider.

X

Screen saver functionality in Themes

To be disabled in Themes (classified as "Removed" in this table). Screen saver functionality in Group Policies, Control Panel, and Sysprep is now deprecated but continues to be functional. Lockscreen features and policies are preferred.

X

X

Sync your settings

Back-end changes: In future releases, the back-end storage for the current sync process will change. A single cloud storage system will be used for Enterprise State Roaming and all other users. The "Sync your settings" options and the Enterprise State Roaming feature will continue to work.

(updated: August 17, 2017)

X

Syskey.exe

Removing this nonsecure security feature. We recommend that users use BitLocker instead. For more information, see the following Knowledge Base article: